Con Convention Adjourns Pending County Representation Debate
The constitutional convention adjourned until Tuesday as down state delegates push a county representation clause. If blocked a compromise may limit Cook County in the senate while leaving house apportionment to population. Joliet's George Barr switched to nay on the count and sought a reconsideration postponement.
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United Press
Springfield
Cook County
Senate
General Assembly
George Barr
Joliet
Brotherhood Chiefs May Go to Conference
Cleveland February 3 Big Four brotherhood leaders may attend a joint conference with mine union officials proposed by John L. Lewis and Warren S. Stone. A final decision awaits a Tuesday meeting in Cleveland before plans, including potential wage slash combat, are outlined if invited and held in Chicago within ten days.
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Lonedy Mressy
Cleveland
Ohio
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Warren S$. Stone
Locomotive Engineers
Stone
Big Four Brotherhood
Chicago
Big Strike in Germany Ties Up All Trains
Berlin reports a general strike paralyzing transportation across Germany. An odd train few and far between signals travel disruption while American business travelers are stranded nationwide. Government promises to mobilize volunteers for food aid falter and union leaders face arrests amid ongoing stoppage. Weather notes for Illinois forecast frigid night and Saturday with little temperature change.
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Germany
Berlin
Fine Lecture by Dr East at Methodist Church Tonight
Dr C W East, prominent state board of health member, speaks at the Methodist church tonight under the Woman's club auspices. He will discuss infantile paralysis treatment, having spoken in De Kalb before and during the outbreak. No admission charge. meeting chaired by Dr R A Wright.
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C. W. East
State Board of Health
Methodist Church
East
de Kalb
Springfield
Woman's Club
R. A. Wright
Claude Laker Victim Of Workplace Accident At Car Barn
Claude Laker the car barn supervisor for the DeKalb Sycamore interurban Traction company slipped on the cement floor yesterday while on duty. He sustained a sprained ankle and is reportedly in considerable pain as he takes a few days off work.
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DeKalb Sycamore Interurban Traction Company
Claude Laker
Laker
Buick Agency to Open in DeKalb
M McIntyre formerly with Illinois Threstle company will locate in DeKalb as the Buick automobile agent. He will have space in the Lincoln Highway garage on West Lincoln Highway and soon announce the opening date of the salesrooms.
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M. McIntyre
Ilinois Threstle Company
DeKalb
Buick Automobile
Mcintyre
Lincoln Highway
Captain Wall Hurt While Responding To Fire Last Night
Captain Wall of the fire department was injured when he missed a Seagrave ladder truck as it left the station. He tripped over the little wagon, injuring toes on one foot, swelling occurred and he was told by the chief to stay home until the foot improved. In the interim Sutton and Will McCann operate the fire barn duties.
Taxes Coming in Slowly at Deputy's Office
Tax money due to the county is arriving more slowly than before. Kalb Trust and Savings Bank reports Fourth Street banking indicates personal property taxes for the year are only partially paid. Some counties are granting extensions on land tax payments to a future date.
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Vilegar
Kalb Trust & Savings Bank
Fourth Street
Genoa Confab’s Impact on Europe Faces Hurdles
Washington Feb 3—In a two part analysis by J W Fapert on Inter National Relations the Genoa conference is seen as Europe’s first postwar bid to unite efforts to save the continent. France blocks Russian entry and demands debt payments while fearing German economic revival threatening a new war as hopes for Genoa fade.
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Washington, D. C
Europe
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Russia
Chris
Columbus
Versailles
France
Jance
Missionary Dr Vinton Delivers Noted Address
Dr Vinton, a Burma missionary family member, lectured at the First Pagnist church last night. He spoke of long pledged work in foreign lands and the need to expand missionary efforts, illustrated by slides and personal anecdotes.
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Sumner KR. Vinton
Ana
Virton Folt
Poby
Northern Minis
Northern Baptist Convention
Flola
Aurora
Ottawa
Iuissieneary
Tom Clark Reported Near Border in El Paso Area
Reports from Baldy Snyder's Smoke Shop allege Tom Clark is in El Paso Texas near the border. He reportedly remains hidden from the city around seven and sends cards to Snyder while crossing into Mexico on several occasions. Clark sends regards to DeKalb via the Smoke Stop.
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Baldy Snyder
Tom Clark
Clark
Hen
Snyder
el Pasa
Texaid
Mexico
DeKalb
Bootlegger’s Bottle Shown in Local Museum Display
A whiskey bottle linked to illegal moonshine sales was shown at the school exhibit after Sid Rove, city police officer, recovered it. The bottle’s bottom was cut and resealed to hide the deception, illustrating methods used by illicit distillers under the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Ilegal
Rudolph Valentino Stars In Conquering Power at the Princess
Rudolph Valentino, famed film star, portrays the dashing Charles Grandet in Rex Ingram's The Conquering Power at the Princess. Born in Italy, Valentino pursued farming before rising as a celebrated dancer and actor in early talkies and silents such as Eyes of Youth and The Sheik.
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Rudolph Valentino
Rudolph Valetting
Rex Ingran
Princess Theatre
Valenitino
Ttaly
Italy
Royal Military College of Agriculture
Genoa
United States
Wnn
Aavicultural
Bone Glass
Rector
Winter Garden
Orpheim
Orpheim Eircuit
Mr Valentine
Mae Murray
Clera Kimball Young
June Math
Bulvie
Mr. Valentino
Charles Grandet
Stokes Denies Charges in Latest Suit
New York February report says W E D Stokes denies allegations of cruel treatment by his wife Mrs Stokes in a Supreme Court suit brought by Mrs Stokes to overturn a dower release. He testifies he never struck her and recalls a dispute about children where he warned she would not have more unless they married.
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Laltedness
New York
N.Y
W. E. D. Stokes
Bin
Stokes
Great Artist Theodora Starkow Ryder To Perform Here
The renowned pianist Theodora Starkow-Ryder returns to our city for a formal concert. Once retired, she recently appeared with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra in a series of concerts and is slated to perform again on February 17 pending venue confirmation.
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Mme
Theodora Starkow- Kiyder
Formel Auditorian
Starkow- Ryder
Perbave
America
Pkind
Zivsler
Mingreapolis
S21. Prony Orchestra
Goote
Farm Labor Conference Dates Unconfirmed by Speaker
Sel Advisor Tom Roverts of J DeKalb Coomy Sel Lmrevemert reports no public dates for the proposed farm labor conference yet He has not heard from Ceruda Speakers and expects a reply within a few days to finalize arrangements
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Tom Roverts
J. DeKalb Coomy
Lmrevemert Weochitian
Ceruda
Smoke signals linger for papal ballot in Rome
Smoke from the Sistine chapel chimney signals the first papal conclave ballot was unsuccessful and no vote will occur until tomorrow. Cardinal O Connell arrives in Rome to join the secret conclave as 54 cardinals are expected for the next ballot. In Washington the arms conference closes a final plenary session with action anticipated to halt battleship construction and address a Chinese status treaty as Secretary Hughes prepares a full briefing.
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Jaly
Sacred College
Italy
Sistine Chapel
Vatican
Benedict XV
Ofelock
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Naples
United Reget
Washington, DC
China
Hughes
Tomdérrean
Fail to Agree on Peace Move for Ireland
Dublin reports a breakdown in talks between Sir James Craig and Michael Collins over a boundary accord. Ulster premier Craig warns of economic war as Collins withdraws from a London boundary agreement. Crag asserts the South demands nearly half of Ulster and accuses Collins of pressure. Churchill presides at a conference that failed to settle the dispute.
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Ireland
James Craig
Ulster
Mier
Michael Collins
Trish
Triah
Michiel Collins
London
Winston Churchill
Craig
Jeader
Colling
Collies
Indigli An
Boundacr Garston
Liev George
Calliss
Oltim
Prine
Rescuers Continue Search for Nine Bodies in Gates Mine Disaster
Rescue workers in Frownsville PA continue round the clock searches for the nine miners believed trapped after an explosion at the Gates mine. Seventeen bodies have already been recovered, with authorities listing the mine as owned by the H C Prick Co. authorities expect more recoveries as the operation proceeds.
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Frownsville
Mon
Gates
Steand
Robbers Hold Up Treasurer in Chicago Cash Haul
Robbers held up Mathew See, treasurer of Sree Og wholesale grocer, on South Lasalle street. They escaped in an automobile with 800 dollars in cash and 1567 dollars in checks bound for The Bank. Police search ongoing.
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Chicago
Mathew See
Sree Og Wholesale Grocer
Lasalle Street
See
Am Automodiie
Get 2 Good Razor at Your Own Price Sale
On Saturday February 4 a sale offers many Durham Duplex Razors described as safe to use and less risky than regular razors. Buyers select a razor and place a coin in a drop box, with each person allowed one razor at their own price. Also advertised is William MacLeod Raine's Gunsight Pass serial in The Chronicle starting February 4.
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Durham
Secor's
William MacLeod Raine
Gunsight Pass
The
Chronicle
Services for Mrs Hjerstedt Held Thursday
Mrs Alfred Hjerstedt died Monday evening at City hospital. Rev Emil G Winstedt led a tribute to her character. Large floral offering expressed love and friendship. Relatives from Marengo and Chicago attended. Interment followed at Fairview cemetery.
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Alfred Hjerstedt
Emil G. Winstedt
Fittine
Amnable
Charles Nelson
Marengo
Oscar Johnson
Stowell
Ida Neson
Chicago
Frank Johnson
Edward Walker
Hicago
Tert Johnson
Emil Johnson
Francesvillel
Ind
Delt Johnson
Adeboir
Tar
Fairview Cemetery
Murder Mystery Deepens Over William Desmond Taylor Death
Los Angeles detectives move to subpoena Mabel Normand to testify as inquest looms into the shooting of William Desmond Taylor. Police say a woman is likely involved, possibly stemming from jealousy over Taylor’s affairs. Mary Miles Minter, among others, reacts to the tragedy as investigations tighten. A million dollars may be spent solving the case as plans for burial are arranged by the motion picture directors association.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Mebel Normand
William Taylor
Taylor
Cat
William Desmond Taylor
Famous Players Lasky
David L. Adams
Adams
Adams’ Associates
Taylor Bantalow
Hollywood
Taylors
Malei Normand
Susanna
Matel Normand
Miss Nor
Jesse Lasky
Motion Picture Directors’ Association
Special Tax to Pay the Bonus Bill Demands Special Tax
Secretary Mellon seeks special taxes to fund the proposed bonus bill and Congress appears ready to accept the idea. House Ways and Means members refine the plan, aiming for the least objectionable, easiest to collect taxes. President Harding plans a White House meeting with leaders from both parties to discuss the bonus bill.
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Mellon
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Harding
White House
Cme
Whitehouse
Senate
Ways
Senate Finance
Buy
February Fire Alarms Prompt Quick DeKalb Responses
Fire chief notes strong public safety belief as February opens with several chimney fires in DeKalb. In two days, four calls occurred after supper, bringing January total to 26 or 27. Alarms came from South Eighth Street Mrs. Darrow 714 Glidden Avenue and South Third, with rapid return of wagons to the station.
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DeKalb
South Eighth Street
Darrow
Want Ad Fills Shops Fast in DeKalb
James Hayes of the Lincolnway restaurant advertised for a dishwasher and drew 35 to 40 applicants on the first day. The position was filled early yesterday and Hayes reported a flood of phone calls today seeking the job.
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James Hayes
Lincolnway
Coal Dealers Busy During Week Amid Cold Snap
Coal dealers statewide report peak activity as a cold snap after the week’s rain causes heavy demand. Fires are kept burning while rush orders flood coal offices, but deliveries struggle to keep up. Bins near empty receive priority, with no hardships reported so far.
Churches Back the Boy Scout Movement in Faith Ties
Churches favor the Boy Scout movement, noting its religious ties and reverent Scout Law. The program, barely three years old, has won endorsements from leading religious groups and many troops are church affiliated. February 12 marks Scout Day in Anniversary Week with pulpits highlighting the movement.
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Boy 3
Uni
Boy Scout of America
Basi
Eckberg Wins Maple Park School Work Contract
Evar Eckberg, a painting contractor, was the successful bidder for the Maple Park community school project and expects to start within the next few days. He also visited a neighboring town to estimate a painting job at the Methodist church and hopes to secure that contract.
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Evar Eexberg
Maple Park
Eckberg
Moodist
Last of Genro Yamagata Buried With Elaborate Services
Prince Yamagata, last of the genro, will be buried February 8 and 9 in Tokio. An entire army division will participate in the funeral as the army honors the field marshal.
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Tokio
Japan
Yamagata
Genro
No Verdict Upon Fatty Arbuckle Jury Discharged
The Fatty Arbuckle manslaughter case ended without a verdict after more than forty hours of deliberation. The 10 to 2 vote for conviction prompted a discharge and a third trial was likely. Court reconvenes Monday. District Attorney Brady signaled possible retrial.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Brady
Arbuckle
Tria
Tr Buckle
Congress Moves to Probe Packers and Anti-Trust Violations
Washington February 3 Congress agreed to investigate packers for efforts to obtain modification of decree for violation of the anti trust law. The measure passed without a dissenting vote and directs a full congressional inquiry into the packers’ actions and the legality of the decree.
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Washington, D. C
Ate
First Date Planned for Central States Fair at Aurora
The Central States Fair and Exposition will open Friday August 18 at the half million dollar fair grounds on the Lincoln highway near North Aurora lasting ten days until August 26. Total purses plus premiums and free attractions amount to 125000 with no opposition expected as other major fairs follow the same week.
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Springfield
Aurora
Central States Association
Trimble
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois
Omaha
Madison
Des Moines
Central States
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